Rabat – Government spokesperson Mustafa Baitas has called for a renewed commitment to addressing the country’s proposed strike law, a piece of legislation that has remained dormant in parliamentary review for nearly nine years.
Speaking during a press conference following the government council meeting on Thursday, Baitas highlighted the importance of finally bringing the legislation to a constructive discussion.
“The strike law has been in Parliament for nine years. Are we going to leave it there for another nine years? We cannot do that,” he said.
He added that while the government aims to move forward with the law, doing so requires “good-faith” discussions and a deepened dialogue with unions and members of parliament.
“We must listen to the members of Parliament and the councilors; it’s our duty,” he said, acknowledging the steps already taken by parliamentarians, who sought opinions from the Economic and Social Council, as well as the National Human Rights Council.
“In light of this discussion and the perspectives from these constitutional institutions, along with the unions, Parliament, parliamentary groups, and the government, we need this collective wisdom to provide solutions to this issue,” he asserted.
The strike law, which has been controversial since its inception, is intended to provide a clear framework for labor strikes and balance the rights of workers to protest with measures to maintain public services.
Baitas conveyed the government’s intention to approach the issue with respect for all voices involved, calling for immediate collective efforts to finalize and pass the law.
“But to leave the strike law in Parliament does not serve anyone in our country,” he concluded.
